Where I'm from...

I grew up just outside Washington, D.C., in the sprawling environs of Northern Virginia. Raised on a healthy diet of video games and science fiction movies, my contemplative nature pushed me to get serious about exploring the philosophical questions in life. I attended the University of Virginia, studying philosophy and politics (and graduating with highest distinction), while being a part-time improv comedian. Then, I got really serious about philosophy, moving to the other side of Washington, D.C. to earn my Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Where I'm going...

I've been working on moral responsibility and mental illness with my colleague Josh May. We recently published a paper in Neuroethics and are currently putting together an edited volume on the subject.